Photo by: Ayman Rashid/Creative Services/George Mason University -Fruits of labor Friday, October 11, 2024 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Anyone interested in volunteering should register for shifts on the University Sustainability volunteer portal (you will need to create an account, but it’s easy): https://gmufacilities.knack.com/sustainability-volunteer#my-events/ Project Description Help sustain a new food forest on Mason campus! The […]
Photo: Fairfax County Park Authority – Dark Sky Celebration Sunday, November 17, 2024 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry Street Southeast Vienna, VA, 22180 DarkSky NOVA and Dark Sky Friends are hosting a Save the Night! Join this family-friendly afternoon dedicated to exploring the effects of light pollution and how it […]
Photo: David Illig, Variegated Fritillary Tuesday, September 3, 2024 7:00pm – 8:30pm Webinar Click here for registration details. Presented By Northern Virginia Bird Alliance The sight of butterflies fluttering around on a warm day is one of the most iconic signs of summer, but they can still be found well into the fall months. These beautiful […]
Photo By David Illig, Variegated Fritillary (NABA Butterfly Count) Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Alexandria Area REGISTER : Deadline to register is Thursday, Sept 12 at 9:00 PM Organized by: Northern Virginia Bird Alliance The Butterfly Count is an ongoing program of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA) to census the […]
Photo: Plant NOVA Trees Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00-1:00 pm Webinar Registration: Pre-registration required Description: Trees provide so many benefits and services to us, to our communities and to the environment. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an overview of how to assess a site and select the right tree […]
St. Peter’s in the Woods Episcopal Church Sanctuary Forest in Fairfax Station, Virginia, will be inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network on September 14, 2024 at 10 a.m. Brian Kane, Mid-Atlantic Manager of the Old-Growth Forest Network will convey the distinction to Stacey Remick, (Creation Care Ministry) and Rev. Susan Hartzell and Vestry. The forest […]
Photo: Courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives Arlington Native Plants & Edibles; September: Saturdays 11 :00 AM-3:00 PM; Sundays 11:00 AM-2:00 PM 925 N. Madison St., Arlington Email [email protected] to request a specific plant. Green Spring Gardens First Wednesdays, April through October, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM Virginia Native Plant Societysells natives at their plot behind the visitor’s […]
Cover Photo: Joanie Millward, FMN Peter Mecca Connecting with a raptor. Article by FMN Peter Mecca – Educator, Scientist and Lifelong learner As an educator and scientist, I welcome opportunities to interact with all forms of life on Earth. Whether it’s helping to raise trout in Virginia or tagging leatherback turtles in Puerto Rico, […]
Image: New particulate pollution Air Quality Index, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Many VMN volunteers spend a lot of time being active outdoors, as you would expect! Part of the risk management guidelines involve keeping yourself and others safe by paying attention to the weather forecast. At this time of year, both extreme heat and […]